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Biola’s 13th Annual Advent Project Explores the Matchless Name of Jesus
Each devotional will examine biblical passages that include one of the many names of Jesus
November 25, 2025
Research shows that a person’s name can influence his or her sense of self. They can also provide a descriptive portrayal of who someone is, and...
Academics, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Talbot School of Theology, University News
Biola University’s First-Year Experience Rooted in a Strong Biblical Foundation
With small-group meetings and intentional faculty connections, first-year students engage in biblical guidance and Christ-centered friendships from the very beginning
November 19, 2025
The first-year experience for students at Biola University is crafted with care, intentionality and a strong biblical foundation. Before they even...
University News
Biola University Reports Largest Incoming Class in Six Years
Enrollment growth across undergraduate and graduate programs reflects Biola’s Christ-centered mission, academic excellence and expanding global reach
November 11, 2025
This fall, Biola University welcomed its largest incoming class since 2019, marking the fifth consecutive year of growth across undergraduate,...

No One Drifts into Godliness
December 09, 2025 — Desiring God
In this Desiring God article. Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of theology, talks about why he thinks many young men still struggle in society. He uses the words distraction, dilution and disobedience as three reasons why. He says that in the face of these three threats, young men in our churches need a vision for wise, godly, joyful manhood in the present age.
The 12 Neglected Movies of Christmas
December 04, 2025 — Christianity Today
Nate Bell of the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts wrote this Christianity Today article about 12 Christmas movies that could be considered for holiday viewing this year, all of them linked by a common yearning for salvation.
The Untold History Of Women In The Assemblies Of God: Interview With Dr. Joy Qualls
December 03, 2025 — The Remnant Radio
Dr. Joy Qualls, associate dean in the division of communication in the School of Fine Arts and Communication, appeared as a guest on this Remnant Radio podcast episode to speak about her experience and research surrounding women in the Assemblies of God denomination. Referencing her book, "God Forgive Us for Being Women," the conversation provides historical context, theological categories and pastoral wisdom for navigating the debate of women in ministry without capitulating to cultural pressure on either side.